Shubman Gill Injury update in Asia Cup 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage ignited with a blockbuster India-Pakistan clash on September 21 at Dubai International Stadium. This Match 14 of the T20 tournament saw both teams vie for crucial points toward the September 28 final, with India emerging victorious in a tense chase under floodlights, despite concerns over Shubman Gill’s fitness. So let’s have a look at Shubman Gill Injury update in Asia Cup 2025.

Pre-Match Drama: Gill’s Injury Scare

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, entered unbeaten after topping Group A with wins over UAE and Pakistan (7 wickets, September 14). Hours before the September 21 game, Shubman Gill sparked alarm during nets when a ball struck his right hand, causing visible pain. 

Team physio Nitin Patel attended as Gill iced the bruise, but scans confirmed no fracture, just minor swelling. Cleared to play, Gill, with 62 runs in the tournament, was pivotal for India’s top order on Dubai’s batting-friendly pitch (average first innings 170+). Pakistan, under Salman Ali Agha, aimed to exploit any weakness, banking on pace from Shaheen Afridi.

Pakistan’s Innings: Fakhar’s Fire, India’s Fielding Lapses

Pakistan, batting first after India won the toss, posted 171/5 in 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman’s fiery 60 off 32 (six fours, three sixes) led the charge, with Babar Azam’s 45 anchoring. India’s fielding faltered Gill dropped Fakhar at 42, among three other spills. Jasprit Bumrah’s 2/28, including Babar’s wicket, and Hardik Pandya’s 2/35 kept Pakistan in check. Afridi’s late 18* off 7 boosted the total, but it felt chaseable on a dew-aided surface.

India’s Chase: Gill’s Grit, Abhishek’s Blitz

Chasing 172, India won by 6 wickets in 18.5 overs. Gill, battling hand discomfort, scored a gritty 42 off 30 before being dismissed by Shadab Khan’s googly, caught at midwicket. Abhishek Sharma’s 74 off 39 (Player of the Match), with ramps and pulls, powered a 105-run opening stand with Gill. Suryakumar’s 30* off 19 and Hardik’s 15* finished it. Pakistan’s spinners struggled, with Shadab’s 1/32 their best.

Standings Impact: India Surges, Pakistan Reels

India’s fourth win secures 4 points, leading Super Four with a +1.8 NRR. Pakistan, at 0 points, faces a do-or-die clash vs Sri Lanka on September 23. Gill’s resilience despite injury keeps India favorites for their next game against Bangladesh on September 24.

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